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Auburn Mourns Loss of Former Councilmember, Deputy Mayor Bill Peloza

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It is with a heavy heart that the City of Auburn announces the passing of former coucilmember and deputy mayor Bill Peloza this evening following a long battle with cancer.

“Auburn has lost one of its greatest advocates. Bill was a strong believer in, and enthusiastic supporter of, his community and his country. I was proud to work with Bill during his 16 years of service on the Auburn City Council as he would search for new solutions to old problems. He loved celebrating the rich ancestry and culture of our City in a way that brought us all new appreciation for the importance of community. He always gave as much attention to the big picture as he did to the tiniest detail. Current and future generations will benefit from the legacy he has left us. I will greatly miss his smile and sense of humor, and will always be inspired by his servant heart,” said Mayor Nancy Backus.

Peloza was elected to the Auburn City Council beginning January 2004 and served four terms. He served as deputy mayor during his final year on council, ending in December 2019.

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During his tenure on the council, Peloza served on the Valley Regional Fire Authority Governance Board of Directors and on a number of regional committees including the National League of Cities Board of Director’s Advisory Committee, Sound Cities Association – King County Regional Policy Committee, King County Metropolitan Solid Waste Management Committee, KC Metropolitan Water Pollution Abatement Advisory Committee, KC Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA 9 Green River/ Duwamish & Central Puget Sound Watershed) – Management Committee.

He also served as an alternate on the King County Flood Control District Advisory Committee and as a member of the South County Advisory Transportation Board, the Association of Washington Cities Federal Legislative Priorities Committee and the Rail Transport of Hazardous Material’s ad-hoc committee.

As a Council project in 2007, Peloza formed a community steering committee for a community farmers market. In 2009, the Auburn International Farmer’s Market (AIFM) was inaugurated and continues to serve the community, welcoming nearly 25,000 visitors annually.

Peloza was well in known in the community for his civic dedication and was an active member in the Auburn Sons of Italy Lodge #1955, where he served as a member and trustree; the Auburn Veterans of Foreign Wars All American Post 1741 where he served as a life-long member and former post commander; and Auburn Rotary Club where he formerly served on the board of directors.

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“Bill and Joyce have been members of the Auburn Sons of Italy for 18 years. Bill has been a Trustee officer, however, more than that, he was always supportive of our ongoing SOI service to the Auburn Community and promoted that with our membership and in the Auburn Community. Bill exemplified public service, dignity, leadership and most of all fraternal friendship. He also never forgot to recognize those who made contributions, including our veterans. It is a privilege to know him,” said Ronnie Beyersdorf, Secretary of the Auburn Sons of Italy, in a joint statement with his wife, Rosetta Stella Beyersdorf, State President of the Sons and Daughters of Italy Grand Lodge of NW.

Peloza’s service also included work as a member and trustee for the Auburn Elks Lodge #1808, the Auburn Airport Advisory as board chair, the White River Valley Museum board of directors, the ACAP board of directors, the Auburn Symphony Association as a member and the Boeing Management Association retiree chapter as president.

In addition, he served as president of the Green River Men’s Golf Club and Auburn Youth Soccer Club, as commissioner for the South King County Soccer Referee’s Association, as Junior Achievement Advisory member and instructor, as a Chinook Elementary School PTA member and as the Des Moines Junior Chamber of Commerce president.

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Peloza attended the University of Washington School of Business and UCLA, where he studied government contract management. He retired from The Boeing Company after 38 years of service. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, member of Holy Family Church, and an integral part of Auburn’s Lea Hill community where he lived with his wife, Joyce.


The above is a release from the City of Auburn. 

We are sad to share news of the passing of former Auburn City Councilmember and Deputy Mayor Bill Peloza. He was a dedicated champion to Auburn and will be missed.

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